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BEFORE STARTING
(Continued)
FILL FUEL TANK
with gasoline as specified in the preceding
"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS"
item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Never use =stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for
long periods.
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NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUELTANK
WH EN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
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FILLING FUEL TANK.
._
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY.
FILL TANK TO 1/2"
BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE
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FOR FUEL EXPANSION.
WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
._ANY
LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM
(LPG) OR NATURAL
GAS
FUEL SYSTEM
MUST BE LEAKPROOF
AND MEET ALL i
I
APPLICABLE
CODES AND REGULATIONS.
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(_) CHECK
THE FOLLOWING:
_A.
BE SURE EQUIPMENT
IS IN NEUTRAL
GEAR WITH 1
CLUTCHES,
BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES /
DISENGAGED.
(FOLLOW
EQUIPMENT
MANU- /
FACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS.)
THIS SHOULD
PLACE|
ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITIONo i
B. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure
1).
STARTING
,_
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORL_
VENTILATED
AREAS.
ENGINE
EXHAUST
CONTAIN_
CARBON MONOXIDE,
AN ODORLESS
AND DEADLY GA!
(CARBON
MONOXIDE
IS ALSO
PRESENT
IN ENGINI
EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
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KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWA_
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT
,_
WARNING:
TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER
AND NEARB_
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
(_
Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
(_) START
ENGINE
WITH
PRIMER:
1. Move equipment control to =FAST" or =START" if so equipped
(see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
2. The carburator on your engine has been completely adjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push primer button
firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb to
return completely to original position between pushes (figure
1). Below 55°F additional primes may be needed.
NOTE: Do not use primerto restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake if so
equipped (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
4. a) RECOIL STARTERS:
Grasp starter handle (figure 2) and
pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. Let rope rewind slowly.
Pull rope with rapid, full arm stroke. Return rope slowly to
original position.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat steps
2-3 above.
ENGINE
SPEED:
Engine speed is controlled by the ENGINE
CONTROL see Figure 1).
ENGIN E CONTROL should be in HI position for high grass conditions
and for most efficient bagging in heavy grass conditions, and in LOW
position for light grass, tdmming and for fuel economy.
STOPPING
_)
Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to STOP.
(_) AFTER
ENGINE
IS STOPPED:
._A.
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLU(
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3).
._B.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOOR!
OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY
VENTILATED
AREAS
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATEI
H EATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE,
ROPE GUIDE
Figure2
fr
SPARKPLUG
3WIRE
RETAINING POST
Figure 3
MAINTENANCE
,_
WARNING:
TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER
AND NEARBYI
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS. I
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CHECK
OIL LEVEL:
Check oillevel everyfive (5) operating hours or each time engine
isused.See "_ CHECK OIL LEVEL"in "BEFORESTARTING"on
Page 1.
CHANGE
OIL:
Change
oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter,
more often if operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warm from
recent runninc.
,_A.
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATI'ACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3).
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on
engine.
C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure
1).
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUEL
RECOMMENDATIONS"
and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page
1.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
G. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
H. Wipe up any spilled oil and/or gasoline.
NOTE: If it is difficultto reach the oildrain plug. drain fuel. Remove
oil fill plug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil into a suitable
container.
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